-Caveat Lector- I have just been informed by a company from which I ordered some Y2K items that their credit card processor (not the bank) has placed a 210 day hold on all charged funds for Y2K related products. I have heard rumors about this recently, but this is the first time I have heard about it first-hand. This puts smaller and mail-order merchants in quite a bind. I have asked the merchant for more information and am contemplating raising objections with Visa and Mastercard should this prove to be supportable. I'm not sure what their relationship might be to the processor, but if they are not behind it, their positions on the issue might carry some weight. Has anyone else heard about this sort of thing happening? The credit card processor is one of the largest in the business. I'm quite sure that it doesn't take them 210 days to get paid by the merchant's bank. Who do you suppose is behind this? Why are Y2K purchases being held up, but not other types of purchases.? Apparently someone at a high level doesn't want us to be prepared in the event of Y2K related problems. Any input on this issue would be appreciated. ... Eric DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
